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I have read a few articles expressing disdain for the modern day Olympics, with the overwhelming influence of professional athletes. “The Olympics is for amateurs!” they say. I think I slightly agree. I don’t think that people who do these sports as a profession should be excluded from the competition completely. I actually like that the pros and the amateurs compete side by side. It’s kind of like what the digital era and the internet has done for indie musician. We are approaching a time when the independent musician will be on a level playing field with the big record labels and marketing companies. They still have the advantage, but at least we are able to compete, and in some cases do very well. (Perhaps even medal?) 🙂
My beef with the Olympics is those crazy announcers! Maybe there is where there should be no “professionals”!!! Come on folks… give the athletes a BREAK. I have not watched that much, but every time I do, it seems the announcers know WAY too much (or at least they think they do) and so they are constantly critiquing every move made by the athlete. A steady stream of picky, negative commentary comes from their mouths, berating the slightest deviance from perfection. Ahhhh!!! Stop it already!
I do enjoy watching the Olympics – though usually only in short bursts – and if these professional announcers would just stick to giving us background stories and perhaps try to emphasize the good things the athletes are doing, then I wouldn’t be so tempted to just turn off the sound!
Good thing I only watch about 10 minutes at a time… 🙂